Syracuse, N.Y. -- Traffic is backed up on Interstate 690 east after an accident near the Bear Street exit at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to the New York Department of Transportation.

The eastbound part of the highway near the accident has been reduced to one lane, the DOT said. Rural Metro Ambulance, Syracuse police and Syracuse firefighters are on scene.

DOT traffic cameras showed that I-690 east is at a standstill as far west as its interchange with Interstate 695. Traffic appeared to be moving smoothly on I-690 east west of the accident through downtown Syracuse.